
Pinot's Palette
Paint-and-sip studios- 2022 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$92K - $237K
- Units as of 2020
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108 22.3% over 3 years
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Pinot's Palette franchise.
Pinot's Palette is a paint and sip studio founded in 2009 by Craig Ceccanti, Charles Willis, and Beth Willis. The brand offers painting lessons in a step-by-step demonstration to help customers create masterpieces in a fun and exciting way. Customers bring beverages, wine, and cocktails to classes, and Pinot's Palette also offers fun activities such as karaoke and dancing.
The company started franchising in 2010. Currently, there are more than 100 franchise locations across the United States and Canada. Its headquarters are in Houston, Texas.
Why You May Want to Start a Pinot's Palette Franchise
Wine painting class studios have become very popular as recreational and fun places to spend quality time with friends and family. With most classes running in the evening, customers from stay-at-home moms, to working women, to couples spending their date sipping wine and painting flock to the studios.
Pinot’s Palette franchisees get exclusive support and training from the parent company. As a franchisee, you get to be your boss without the risks involved in starting a new business from scratch. You acquire an existing concept well-known to customers and a brand they connect to and enjoy.
The parent company provides art supplies to their franchisees to ensure quality products at competitive prices.
Is a Pinot's Palette Franchise a Good Choice?
Pinot's Palette offers its customers a variety of fun options. The different options include:
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Studio painting sessions
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Paint parties with children camps
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Sip and paint activities at weddings
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Team-building sessions with businesses
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Fun games and leisure contests at schools
The company also offers virtual franchise opportunities, where customers pay for online painting sessions from the comfort of their homes.
You'll want to make sure you have enough capital available to start your paint and sip studio. The franchisor offers in-house financing to cover the franchise fee if franchisees qualify. They also offer financing options through third-party lenders to cover startup costs, equipment, inventory, and payroll. If you are a veteran, Pinot's Palette may offer a discount on the initial franchise fee.
A company representative will help you set up a marketing strategy, provide marketing materials, set up a company website and social media page. Pinot's Palette also enables you to recruit well-trained instructors to ensure your team provides quality classes to customers.
How To Start a Pinot's Palette Franchise
The first step towards opening a Pinot’s Palette franchise is filling out and submitting a franchise request form. A company representative may contact you to answer your franchising questions and outline the requirements to become a franchisee. At this point, you will be given the Franchise Disclosure Document to get a comprehensive picture of your options.
You will submit your financial statements to gauge your financial abilities as an aspiring franchisee. After approval, you will pay the franchise fee and sign the agreements. You will be given a corporate tour at the headquarters to polish your paint and sip industry knowledge.
The next step with Pinot's Palette is selecting a suitable location for your franchise. You and your team will get studio training in your new studio to perfect the business model and skills to Pinot's Palette standards. Finally, you will be given a company-assisted grand opening, which will mark the beginning of your paint and sip franchise.
Company Overview
About Pinot's Palette
- Industry
- Recreation
- Related Categories
- DIY/Paint-&-Sip Studios, Party/Event Services, Miscellaneous Services
- Founded
- 2009
- Parent Company
- Pinot's Palette Franchise LLC
- Leadership
- Craig Ceccanti, Board of Directors, Cofounder
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 2010 (12 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 13
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees worldwide.
This company is seeking new franchisees in the following US states:
- # of Units
- 108 (as of 2020)
Franchisor Information
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Pinot's Palette franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $22,500
- Initial Investment
- $92,400 - $237,300
- Net Worth Requirement
- $150,000
- Cash Requirement
- $80,000
- Veteran Incentives
- 20% rebate on franchise fee
- Royalty Fee
- 6%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 2%
- Term of Agreement
- 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- In-House Financing
- Pinot's Palette offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee
- Third Party Financing
- Pinot's Palette has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 81 hours
- Classroom Training
- 117 hours
- Additional Training
- Additional training as needed
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresLease NegotiationSite SelectionProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Ad TemplatesNational MediaMarketing Planning & SupportSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- No
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- # of employees required to run
- 6
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
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